THE CHILDS PARTICIPATION IN FAMILY-THERAPY - A REVIEW AND A MODEL

A major gap in family therapy, the treatment of children and adults to gether, is addressed. The literature on the children's participation i s reviewed and a model which systematizes their involvement is present ed. The full participation of the child necessitates the use of play. To create a context of play without alienating the rest of the family, action-promoting methods are used. These methods are implemented thro ugh family activities and role playing, which are followed by discussi on. The advantages, the indications, and the contraindications to the use of action in family therapy are presented.